Mémorial Bourbaki Lausanne Statue de Guillaume Tell, Memorial in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Bourbaki Memorial Lausanne Guillaume Tell Statue is a marble sculpture in Lausanne, Switzerland. It stands on a square base behind a low railing, with a tall shaft bearing an inscription and a figure at the top holding a curved object.
The sculpture was created by Antonin Mercié and inaugurated in 1902. It was first offered to the city of Bern, which refused it, before finding its home in Lausanne.
The monument is a gift from a French patron, Daniel Iffla Osiris, as a thank-you to Switzerland for welcoming French soldiers in 1871. The figure of Guillaume Tell, a Swiss national hero, stands here as a symbol of hospitality and gratitude.
The monument is located on the Esplanade de Montbenon, in front of the south entrance of the Palais de Justice. It is easy to reach on foot, and the surrounding park offers benches and paths for a short walk.
The monument's inscription includes the name "OSIRIS", the patron's nickname. A nearby chapel, also donated by Osiris, features frescoes that were moved to the courthouse hall in 1962.
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